We Celebrate and Keep Organizing
On April 22, Governor Terry McAuliffe restored the rights of 206,000 returning citizens in Virginia — and Virginia Organizing made sure directly affected people were present for t ...
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Former Felon Helps Other Ex-Convicts Register to Vote
Published in the Free Lance-Star Duane Edwards had been out of prison for two years at the time of the 2008 presidential election. He was excited about the historic candidacy of B ...
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Virginia Organizing Shows Support for Governor McAuliffe Restoration of Rights Action
Richmond, Va. — Virginia Organizing leaders were present in Richmond today as Governor Terry McAuliffe announced executive action to restore civil rights to 206,000 returning citi ...
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Virginia Campaign for Consumer Choice Launches Today for Transparency, Accountability in Anthem-Cigna, Aetna-Humana Insurance Co. Mergers
New Effort to Push for Public Involvement in State Review of Proposed Deals’ Impact on Virginia Consumers RICHMOND – Today the Virginia Campaign for Consumer Choice is launching t ...
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Elected Leaders Should Keep Their Word
Published on Blue Virginia Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring made a promise to constituents in October 2015 that we’d like him to keep. Back in October, the Attorney General ...
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Virginia Organizing wanted to be sure to remind you that Tuesday, March 1 is the presidential primary in Virginia! Every registered voter may participate in this primary. If you w ...
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This Tuesday!
We have an important election every year in Virginia, and 2015 is no exception. On November 3, 2015, we will elect every single seat in the Virginia General Assembly. Here are som ...
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Virginia Organizing and Augusta Coalition for Peace and Justice to Screen ‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’
What: Screening of “Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot” and community discussion When: Sunday, October 25 from 2-4:30 p.m. Where: Staunton Public Library, 2nd floor (1 Churchville Av ...
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Virginia Organizing to Hold Restoration of Rights Workshop in Woodbridge
What: Workshop to help returning citizens apply to restore civil rights When: Monday, September 14, 2015 from 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Chinn Park Library (13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbr ...
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Fredericksburg Virginia Organizing Chapter to Hold Restoration of Rights Workshop
What: Restoration of civil rights workshop for formerly incarcerated individuals When: Monday, July 13 from 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library (1201 Caroline ...
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